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Mississippi

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Type River & Political Subdivision
Usage English

Meaning & History

Derived from Ojibwe misi-ziibi meaning "great river". This is the name of a large river in the United States, as well as an American state named after it.

Categories

American states, rivers longer than 1000 km
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Entry added October 6, 2024

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